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Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition launches in Louisiana

Sunbeam touches down on the Louisiana Superdome

A collection of local trade associations and individuals committed to supporting what it describes as a "common sense, pro-growth agenda for America" announced its launch in Louisiana Wednesday (May 7).
(Ted Jackson, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

A group of trade
associations and individuals committed to supporting what it describes as a "common sense,
pro-growth agenda for America" announced its launch in Louisiana Wednesday (May
7).

In an effort to urge action by federal
lawmakers on tax and immigration reform, and expanded trade to create growth,
the Main Street Growth & Opportunity Coalition assembled in Louisiana.

"Business
owners and employees in Louisiana are frustrated with Washington," said Clay
Pinson, partner at Massengale Grounds Management, Inc. in Baton Rouge and a
founding member of the Louisiana coalition.

"Uncertainty about how policymakers
will reform the nation's tax code and immigration system – or even whether they
will act – has stifled job creation and investment and has held back economic
and wage growth. It's time Congress act, and our coalition looks forward to
educating members of Congress and residents of this state about the benefits of
reform," Pinson added.

According to a
statement released by the group, it will also seek to educate federal lawmakers
and state residents about the economic benefits of the mentioned policies and
illustrate the consequences of inaction.

Group
members say they're not getting the support they need from Washington, and that
that inaction is holding them back.

Calvin Mills,
founder and CEO of CMC Technology Consulting also joined Main Street's efforts
to promote pro-growth issues for Louisiana's small businesses. "Main Street is
where America's comeback will begin," stated Mills. "We hope Congress will
listen to the nation's job creators and work for their constituents, not just
their party, to move the ball forward on job-creating, pro-growth policies."

Baton Rouge-based Impact Management Group is handling Louisiana communications, according to a spokeswoman.